Watch how South Carolina inmate escaped jail using a pencil in viral video; here’s what happened next

A drug-impaired SUV driver allegedly swerved into the wrong lane, ran a red light and crashed into a Los Angeles city bus, killing two riders, prosecutors said. The incident was followed by a fatal news helicopter crash that killed two people aboard and one person on the ground while covering the collision.

Learnt Hindi from Bachchan, now Afghanistan's Sharafuddin is commentating in India

The Trinamool Congress submitted new name and symbol choices to the Election Commission. This action followed an interim order temporarily removing the party's original name and symbol. The Election Commission directed the submission for upcoming West Bengal bypolls. The party submitted its response under strongest protest late Thursday night. This dispute arose from a recent rebellion within the party's ranks.

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max sale in India triggered long queues outside Apple stores in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Videos and photos of customers waiting from early morning or even overnight quickly became viral, with social media users turning the scenes into memes featuring references from 3 Idiots, Baghban and jokes about inflation, GST and expensive smartphones.

The Madurantakam and Dharapuram bypolls will see a five-cornered contest with the Left parties announcing their candidates for the polls

A six-month-old child was seriously injured after a Pitbull attacked the baby in Sonipat’s Sikka Colony while the infant was being taken for a walk by an aunt. CCTV footage captured the attack, showing the dog grabbing and dragging the child before nearby residents helped rescue the baby. The child was later referred to a Rohtak hospital for treatment.

DMK leader Kanimozhi met Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata on Thursday. This meeting follows discussions with Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar. Strains between DMK and Congress have emerged recently. The TMC and Congress have also sparred over a West Bengal bypoll. Kanimozhi's outreach sparks speculation about opposition coordination efforts.

With general-sale tickets sold out, AIFF will offer 14,000 discounted tickets through East Bengal, Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan Sporting for India's October 3 clash against Brazil.

Continuous heavy rainfall has triggered landslides, mudflows and road blockages across Gangtok district, damaging homes and public infrastructure and disrupting connectivity. The District Disaster Management Authority has launched a multi-agency damage assessment, ordered road and debris clearance, and advised residents to avoid landslide-prone areas as teams inspect affected locations.

Continuous heavy rainfall has triggered landslides, mudflows and road blockages across Gangtok district, damaging homes and public infrastructure and disrupting connectivity. The District Disaster Management Authority has launched a multi-agency damage assessment, ordered road and debris clearance, and advised residents to avoid landslide-prone areas as teams inspect affected locations.

Moody's has raised India's GDP growth forecast to seven percent for 2026-27. Strong private consumption and robust investment are driving this optimistic economic outlook. This revised forecast surpasses projections from the IMF and S&P Global Ratings. However, elevated energy prices and potential El Niño disruptions remain key risks. Fiscal consolidation is expected to continue gradually over the next few years.

A report details West Bengal's path to a fivefold economy by 2047. It identifies growth gaps and proposes six pillars for development. The state budget aligns with productivity and capital formation goals. Investment incentives and single window clearance aim to boost realization. Infrastructure and federal alignment are key steps for future growth.